Importance of Physical Health in Achieving Balanced Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Families First is raising awareness about the connection between physical health and mental health, through the theme Fitness #4Mind4Body. The campaign is meant to educate and inform individuals about how eating healthy foods, gut health, managing stress, exercising, and getting enough sleep can go a long way in making you healthy all around.

Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. So much of what we do physically impacts us mentally –it’s important to pay attention to both your physical health and your mental health, which can help you achieve overall wellness and set you on a path to recovery.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the challenge of the day and to share your progress and successes by posting with:#FamiliesFirstIN #4Mind4Body

Organizing your thoughts and taking steps to feel better can be tough when you’re weighed down by a mental health disorder. At a time when you’re feeling well and able, use this worksheet to prepare or plan ahead.

this fill-in-the-blanks style letter is good for people of all ages who want to start a conversation about struggles with their mental health, but aren't sure how to get started.

If you are taking steps to live a healthy lifestyle but still feel like you are struggling with your mental health,take this Mental Health Screening to check your symptoms.It’s free, confidential, and anonymous.

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